With Cathy Purple Cherry, we have found an architect for life. Cathy designed and oversaw many major residential construction and renovation projects for us and her thorough and thoughtful approach is unparalleled. She made the effort to understand how our family lives, then designed living space that was wonderfully detailed in both feature and function. Her approach is intelligent, professional and comprehensive. She operates with the highest integrity and is a geniunely nice person.

Wayne and Linda Huyard

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Residential

Private Waterfront Residence on Harness Creek

This new Nantucket shingle-style 11,000 SF home sits along Harness Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. This wood shingle home with faux slate roof and copper accents evokes the style of the grand turn-of-the-century homes along the northeast Atlantic coastal region. Upon entering the home, the warmth of the formal living room welcomes you and draws you in. Detailed custom built-ins and a paneled arched opening frame a magnificent view though the large porch beyond to the water. An expansive great room with a stone fireplace open duo to a large kitchen, casual dining area and sprawling screened porch. The first floor also includes a private guest suite and large mudroom area connected to a 3-car garage. The second floor contains the master suite with a separate sitting room. Additional large en-suite bedrooms with private porches, as well as a guest bath are also housed on the second floor. The walk out basement has a spacious entertainment room accessible to the outdoor terrace and pool area. A second guest suite our au pair suite is also located at the lower level...

Date Completed

2007

Category

Residential